BLOG November 18, 2024

Conner Bumgarner joins OKW!

Our newest Project Architect comes to Chicago from her native Arkansas, ready to use her skills in architecture, communications, and design across our diverse portfolio!

NEWS November 14, 2024

Christian Ponder’s Post-NFL Mission: A Clubhouse For Athletes

Forbes recently sat down with our client Christian Ponder to discuss The Post, a unique take on a social club. The article digs into the history, the idea behind the club, and delves into its growing membership.

BLOG November 8, 2024

Neil is nominated to AIA Chicago’s Board of Directors

We love celebrating our wins, but it’s even better when we can celebrate our people’s individual accomplishments. This time, we want to congratulate our very own Neil Sondgeroth AIA for being nominated to AIA Chicago’s esteemed Board of Directors.

BLOG October 25, 2024

PHOTOS: Team #OKWomen’s sixth yearly build day

Over the last six years, OKW’s Women Build team has raised over $80,000 for Habitat for Humanity. In our sixth year, we’re close to breaking our all-time yearly fundraising record. Click to see pictures from our build day and to join the cause!

BLOG October 8, 2024

Diversity in Strength: on OKW’s Interior Design team

If you’ve never worked with our Interior Design team before, this is the perfect introduction. In a conversation with Katie and Felicia, you’ll learn how we do what we do and why our diverse portfolio is a huge asset to both new and existing clients.

BLOG September 25, 2024

Two new offices, two thousand miles apart

We are lucky when our clients agree with us that well-designed projects are not just for those with lavish budgets. As a privately-held company with an enormous fleet of transportation professionals, they went all-in on creating spaces for their office workers, guests, and drivers.

NEWS August 26, 2024

Luxury rentals at prices ‘Winnetka has never seen’ planned for long-stalled site

Article in Crain’s Chicago Business

If you can forgive mixed metaphors, we can feel the momentum building as the pieces come together for One Winnetka. “If construction goes as planned,” says our client John Murphy, “the 59 units will be ready for occupancy in spring 2027.”

Murphy Development targets wealthy renters for Winnetka apartments

Article in The Real Deal

BLOG July 9, 2024

MotorCave Suites revs engines in Barrington

Our client has put together an amazing marketing video highlighting the sophistication and level of finish in Barrington’s upcoming MotorCave Suites. With almost all units sold, we’re eager to see this project cross the finish line.

NEWS July 3, 2024

The Post featured in Hospitality Snapshots

The online design resource, known for its global curation of the best in hospitality, has published our NYC clubhouse project. The Post is the brainchild of former Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder and it is meant for athletes who played at the highest level in their leagues.

BLOG June 20, 2024

Summer means new hires at OKW!

June is an especially fun time of year because it’s when we are most likely bringing in new faces to our studio. This year, we welcome four new people to OKW: a project architect, an associate, and two interns. Click through to learn a little more about our newest team members!

NEWS June 14, 2024

Car buffs snapping up new garage condos in Barrington

Article in Crain’s Chicago Business

“At MotorCave, the condos are like two-story townhouses, if a townhouse were all garage on the first floor and a mezzanine above that for dining, hosting parties and hanging out, all while looking out over the cars on the garage floor. The buildings, designed by Chicago-based OKW Architects, will have "modern farmhouse" exteriors, Joe Taylor said.”

Car collectors race for condominium garages in northwest suburb

Article in The Real Deal

“Within just 10 days of a quiet pre-launch, 25 of the 37 units have already secured buyer commitments. An official sales launch is scheduled for June 17, with Kinzie Real Estate Group handling sales.”

NEWS June 14, 2024

“A renaissance:” Golf Mill Mall to see massive $450M redevelopment with luxury apartments, stores, and more

Article in NBC Chicago

“The redevelopment, part of a public-private venture between the village, OKW Architects and mall owner Sterling Organization, shows a bustling plan that reinvents the mall to become entirely outdoors.”

Additional coverage of Golf Mill Mall can be read here (MSN) and here (NBC Chicago).

BLOG May 1, 2024

COMPLETE: The Post’s first clubhouse

“We loved working with Christian and his crew to bring The Post, a first-of-its-kind space, to life. This dynamic, multiuse space includes conference rooms, a screening room, multiple seating areas, a full bar, podcast room, and much more.”

NEWS March & April 2024

A dozen years later, Winnetka site may finally get new residential building

Article in Crain’s Chicago Business

“On March 22, Winnetka’s village board voted unanimously to approve the proposal from Murphy Development Group for the site at Elm Street and Lincoln Avenue.”

Murphy Development gets greenlight for One Winnetka

Article in The Real Deal

“After more than a decade of discussions and deliberations, Winnetka trustees have unanimously approved the transformative project, which will breathe life into the southeast corner of Elm Street and Lincoln Avenue.”

Newest One Winnetka project is all but done deal

Article in the Record North Shore

“I take great pride in it,” says OKW CEO Jon Talty AIA. “We all do. It was a collective effort and I think ultimately the architecture, the planning, all of this makes for a better building. I think it’s going to live beautifully both during the daytime and at night in our village.” Architecture and design by OKW.

One Winnetka project moves forward

Article in Chicago YIMBY

“The final stage for One Winnetka involves a review of the latest plan by village staff and council. During this review, officials will assess the development agreement for the site. Trustees may give the project their final approval as early as the upcoming April meeting.”

One Winnetka development approved by village after nearly a decade

Article in the Chicago Tribune

“A complicated chapter of village history may be coming to a close as the developers of … One Winnetka have received crucial approval from the Winnetka Village Council.”

BLOG April 18, 2024

OKW is proud to share a big announcement.

“We've seen the architecture go through many big changes since 1959. This year, it's our turn to experience transformational change, and announcing our newest president is a significant part of that journey.”

BLOG April 3, 2024

One Winnetka is all over the news

With architectural design by OKW Architects, One Winnetka is poised to deliver a major change to the North Shore village's picturesque downtown. As the project has cleared its procedural hurdles, the press community has taken notice.

NEWS November 29, 2023

A new apartment development is headed to downtown Sarasota

Article in Sarasota Magazine

“This new version … comes on the heels of a recent zoning text amendment the City of Sarasota passed that incentivizes developers to build affordable housing, according to Andy Patras, director of development management with Artist Court Residences’ developer, GK Real Estate, which also handles real estate investing.” Architecture and design by OKW.

NEWS October 22, 2023

Former NFL QB Christian Ponder and business exec Jason LaRose create The Post networking club

Article in WBGO.org

“We have speaker series and create content,” says Jason. “Christian hosts his own podcast called Built By Sport (for members only) to try and bring some of that together. We host events and we have our clubhouse in New York. We do all these things to try and be the grease. Our job is to try and give athletes a turn-key solution to networking through The Post.” Architecture and interior design by OKW.

NEWS October 3, 2023

Sterling Organization eyes $440m Niles overhaul

Article in The Real Deal

“The Niles Village Board has approved a non-binding agreement with Sterling to kickstart the redevelopment project at 239 Golf Mill Center, the Chicago Tribune reported. If both parties finalize a formal agreement within the next few months, construction could commence as early as next year.” Planning and architecture by OKW.